Superior: The Commemorative Air Force’s Lake Superior Squadron is hosting a “12 Christmas Aircraft” fundraiser to overhaul the R1830 engines of its PBY Catalina, an amphibious aircraft that was used during World War II for bombing missions, observation, reconnaissance and rescue. Donations are accepted online through FundRazr or by check at CAF Headquarters, PO Box 764769, Dallas, TX, 75376. The nonprofit is also looking for volunteers. Visit the Lake Superior Squadron website, call 715-919-3212 or stop by the hangar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for more information.
Superior: Need some holiday baking? St. Francis Xavier Church, 2316 E. 4th St., hosts its annual Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cookies are $8 a pound. Breads are charged separately.
Superior: The Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave., hosts a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can visit Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Superior: Douglas County’s Junk and Disorderly and Trader’s Village host the Mistletoe Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. Vendors will be present inside and outside the building. Participants can roast marshmallows or hot dogs in the fire pits. Santa Claus can also make an appearance.
Superior: The YMCA of Superior Douglas County is hosting a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 pound bags of food to those in need. Four varieties are available for anyone in need.
Superior: Christmas Corner, a Christmas exhibit at 2101 E. Third St., will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, visits with Santa Claus, free gifts for children up to 10 years old and a little something for older children. Children can also drop off letters to Santa Claus in a large post box on site until December 14. If a return address is left, they will receive a letter from Santa in return. Free and open to the public. Visit the Christmas Corner Facebook page for more information.
Superior: Dance Attic will perform its annual holiday show at 7 p.m. at Cedar Lounge, 1715 N. Third St.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present its Season of Song Concert at 4 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral in Superior, 2222 Belknap St. The concert will feature the UWS Chorus and Orchestra as well as soprano Sarah Lawrence and organist Rachael Kresha. . Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Superior: The Upper Public Library welcomes its Lego Club from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Superior: The Native American Parent Education Committee meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Superior Middle School.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present its Season of Song Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral in Superior, 2222 Belknap St. The concert will feature the UWS Chorus and Orchestra as well as soprano Sarah Lawrence and organist Rachel Kresha. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Superior: The Cedar Lounge hosts bingo from 6-7 p.m. at 1715 N. Third St.
Superior: Nanas Paint Nook and Aces the 29th are teaming up to host a Holiday Paint Benefit for the Humane Society of Douglas County. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Entrants will paint a whimsical Frosty the Snowman with their favorite dog or cat on a 12×16 canvas. The cost to participate is $40 and includes all supplies. Entrants can order food and drink from Aces at their own expense to enjoy while they paint. Proceeds from the event will benefit the humanitarian society. Limited places are available. Register online or search “Holiday Paint Benefit for the Humane Society of Douglas County” on Facebook.
Superior: The Cedar Lounge at 1715 N. Third St. hosts Cedar Sessions, a month-long residency for groups from 6-9 p.m. This month’s artist Rich Mattson will bring special guest Baby Grant Johnson to recreate their band, The Bitter Spills.
Superior: Enjoy free open skating and free skate rentals at Wessman Arena from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. as part of Mentor North’s “Skate to New Possibilities” event. The free skating session is open to anyone interested in becoming a mentor or learning more about the program. It includes free hot cocoa from Mike and Jen’s Cocoa. Call 218-606-2568 or email jezebel@mentornorth.org for more information.
Superior: Superior’s Job Center Wisconsin staff will be at the Superior Public Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members can get help filing unemployment benefits or looking for a job.
Superior: The YMCA of Superior Douglas County is hosting a free food distribution event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 pound bags of food to those in need. Four varieties are available for anyone in need.
Lake Nebagamon: Santa Claus is coming to town in a fire truck. The truck will stop throughout the Village of Lake Nebagamon beginning at 6 p.m. Contact the village office, 715-374-3101 or dnolan@villagelakenebagamon.com to request a stop.
Superior: Bethel Lutheran Church, 5821 John Ave., will host a “more than just a cookie sale.” Christmas cookies, baked goods and home canned goods will be offered alongside knitted items as Christmas gifts for the hard-to-buy-for. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Pam at 715-399-8554.
Superior: The YMCA of Superior Douglas County is hosting a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 pound bags of food to those in need. Four varieties are available for anyone in need.
Superior: The Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St., will host a Candlelight Lesson and Song Service and Santa Lucia Vesper Tea beginning at 4 p.m., featuring the Pilgrim Choir and choral friends from the Twin Ports area under the direction of Curtis Hanson. A voluntary offering will be taken.
Superior: The Upper Public Library welcomes its Lego Club from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Superior: Retired educators from the upper region will meet at noon at VIP Pizza. A group of folk singers from Holy Assumption Church will present a program of Christmas music. The hostesses are Mary Vana, Sue Peters, Gert Persons and Kathy Kadlecek. All retired school district employees are encouraged to attend.
Superior: The YMCA of Superior Douglas County is hosting a free food distribution event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 pound bags of food to those in need. Four varieties are available for anyone in need.
Superior: Earth Rider Brewery hosts a Winter Solstice celebration from 6-9 p.m. with performances and demos by The Spin Collective; a blessing from the Northwoods Witch and Camp Migizi; children’s activities; fires; and a chance to sample Earth Rider’s Valhalla Scotch Ale.
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